Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Central Washington University · Ellensburg, WA

CIP 43.01

$44,172Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,761Median earnings 4 years after
$61,698Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
140Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Central Washington University earn a median of $44,172 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,378 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,158–$74,359). Median debt is $19,500, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Seattle University
Seattle
$51,100$19,702
Washington State University
Pullman
$41,020$19,538
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$40,669$11,628
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$40,669$11,628

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Central Washington University make?

The median salary is $44,172 one year after graduation and $61,698 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.